AFRICA: Swedish PM Stefan Lofven says the UN and DR Congo must investigate after three bodies, including those of Swedish and American investigators with the UN, were found in the country.

AMERICAS: Venezuelans marched in support of their government as the Organization of American States discussed the country’s possible suspension from the bloc.

ASIA: China confirmed the detention of Lee Ming-che, a Taiwanese pro-democracy activist, on suspicion of “pursuing activities harmful to national security.”

EUROPE: In Ukraine, President Petro Poroshenko condemned an overnight attack on the Polish Consulate in the city of Lutsk, and ordered extra protection for consulates and embassies in the country.

MIDDLE EAST: Arab leaders convened for the 28th annual summit of the Arab League, to address regional turmoil and political challenges.

TECHNOLOGY: The US House voted to block online privacy regulations, a first step toward allowing internet providers to sell the browsing habits of their customers.

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Brexit: United Kingdom to formally begin process of leaving EU.

British PM Theresa May will submit a letter triggering “Article 50,” kicking off the formal process for the UK to leave the EU.

Tim Barrow, Britain’s ambassador to the EU, will deliver the notification letter to European Council President Donald Tusk, who will respond within 48 hours.

One of the next key steps will come when May’s government introduces the Great Repeal Bill, designed to put an end to the EU’s legal jurisdiction over the UK.

Chancellor Philip Hammond struck a note of compromise on paying an EU divorce bill and dismissed the idea of a cut-off date for guaranteeing the rights of EU citizens.

Going forward, May will have to hold Britain together in the face of renewed Scottish independence demands, while conducting arduous talks with 27 other EU states on finance, trade, security and other complex issues.

DR Congo: Swedish PM Stefan Lofven says the UN and Congolese government must investigate after three bodies, including those of Swedish and American investigators with the UN, were found in the country. (AP)